James Oconnell

Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $255,500 total settlements.

Gallo v. City of New York et al
Case # 02CV04589, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$3,500 Settlement
Complaint and Stipulation

Hicks et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 06CV02044, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$225,000 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers illegally entered and searched a building where Plaintiffs were gathered. Plaintiffs were illegally strip searched, and held at a precinct for 2 days while officers got a search warrant for the previous locations. Plaintiffs were eventually released without charges, except for one whose charges resulted in dismissal.

Tucker et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 04CV09211, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint, First Amended Complaint

Ferdinand v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV08542, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers falsely arrested Plaintiff and searched his apartment. No specifications on charges in complaint.